To get the most out of every throw, a champion shot putter must learn to maintain their balance when pivoting. University of Arkansas assistant coach, Travis Geopfert, uses this progression to make sure his throwers use the correct technique when rotating.

Pivot, Pivot with Put

Drill Summary: The athlete takes their position in the throwing circle without a shot put, and puts their hands on their hips. Get in a ready position and pivot the left leg around 180 degrees, making sure to work on balance and staying in a good stance. Do this repeatedly for about 30 seconds. Next, the athlete does the drill with a shot put in their hands. Focus on keeping the shot put over the right heel while rotating.

Keys to the Drill:

1) Hands on hips.
2) Active on the right foot.
3) Weight on the ball of the right foot.
4) Head and chest up.

This video came from Championship Productions’ video “Arkansas Track and Field Presents Common Errors and Corrections Shot Put.” View other world class Track & Field videos!